← Progression Step 3 · Ages 8–11
Science
Earth, Space & Day/Night
Why we have day and night, seasons overview and the solar system intro.
Models help explain big ideas we cannot see directly in the classroom.
Day and night
Earth spins on its axis – one side faces the Sun.
Year and seasons
Earth orbits the Sun; tilt causes seasonal change (intro level).
Solar system
Sun at centre; planets orbit – order awareness as taught.
Why is it night here sometimes?
Our part of Earth is facing away from the Sun.
Practice
1. What does Earth do to cause day and night?
2. What is at the centre of the solar system?